Trajenta Duo 2.5mg/500mg Tablet (Metformin 500mg / Linagliptin 2.5mg)

Description

Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is a combination of Metformin and Linagliptin. It is an anti-diabetic medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. It works by improving your body’s response to insulin (a hormone that helps to control blood sugar levels). It also decreases sugar production, thereby lowering your blood sugar levels.

Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet shows side effects like headache, change in taste, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, etc. This medicine can occasionally cause low blood sugar levels, the symptoms being sweating, dizziness, shivering, feeling tired, etc. Always carry a sugar source (sweets or fruit juice) with you to counteract such effects. Also, eat your meals on time to avoid low blood sugar levels. Alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medicine, as it can lower your blood sugar levels too.

Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is recommended to be taken with food to avoid stomach discomfort. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Do not skip a dose or discontinue the treatment as it may cause an increase in your blood sugar levels.

Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines, so inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines and/or supplements. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.

Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet
Anxiety
Blurred vision
Confusion
Dizziness
Nausea
Slurred speech
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Diarrhoea
Heartburn
Sore throat
Low blood sugar levels

Uses of Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition caused by excess blood sugar levels in your body. This is due to a decreased production of insulin (a hormone that regulates your blood sugar levels) and also your body’s poor response to insulin. Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Severe kidney impairment
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and removed from the body via urine. Hence, it is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic acidosis is a condition with too much acid in your blood. The symptoms include vomiting, confusion, weakness, increased heartbeat, etc. Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have metabolic acidosis as it may worsen your condition.
Type 1 Diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which little or no insulin (substance required to break down sugar) is produced in your body. Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet may not be effective in controlling your blood sugar level if you have type 1 Diabetes mellitus, also known as insulin-dependent Diabetes mellitus. Insulin injections are required to treat such a condition.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is high amounts of acid in your blood. Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have diabetic ketoacidosis as it may worsen your condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Hence, it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Skin disorders
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet may increase the risk of skin lesions (abnormal changes on the skin). Therefore, inform your doctor if you experience any skin rashes, blisters (fluid-filled bumps), or lesions.
Use in children
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Stress
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are experiencing stressful conditions like fever, trauma, operations, accidents. Consult your doctor about continuing this medicine in such cases.
Liver Diseases
Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may increase the risk of undesired effects.
Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is a condition with decreased blood sugar levels. Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause hypoglycaemia in some cases. Hence, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water. Your doctor may change the dose over time based on your therapeutic response and clinical condition.

Avoid the discontinuation of Trajenta Duo 2.5 mg/ 500 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. It may also increase the risk of other diabetes-related complications.

Always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels.

Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Maintain a strict diet regimen and exercise regularly for better results.